About DEI in Practice in Financial Services Pathway

This pathway explores the critical role of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in attracting and retaining talent and driving economic benefits. It defines diversity as the range of human differences and inclusion as the environment where these differences can thrive. The series highlights ongoing inequalities in the financial services industry, particularly around gender and race, and outlines efforts by regulators like the FCA, PRA, and Bank of England to promote meaningful change. Nisrin shares her experience as a woman in banking and her organisation’s D&I strategy, built on four pillars: equitable systems, balance, respect, and advocacy. Actions include signing the Women in Finance Charter, forming D&I committees, collecting data on protected characteristics, launching employee networks, and running talent programs and training.

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Nisrin Abouelezz

20 years: Structured finance and diversity advocate

Nisrin Abouelezz is a banker covering emerging markets for an Asian bank in the City of London. She has experienced diversity both directly and indirectly in a number of its different forms throughout her career. When Diversity & Inclusion initiative was introduced at her bank, she jumped at the chance to play a part in progressing this important issue faced by both our current generation and those of the future.